Kadubivtsi Territorial Community

Chernivtsi
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The Kadubivtsi community is located in the Chernivtsi region in the western part of Ukraine. The total area of the community is 9,464.31 ha. The community includes 6 rural villages rich in historical, cultural and natural potential.

As of January 1, 2024, the population of the community was 8,322 people.
Men: 3,206 people.
Women: 3,550 people.
Internally displaced persons: 47.

History

Panoramic view of the Kadubivtsi community, the village of Khreschatyk with its green ravines and the Dniester River
Panoramic view of the Kadubivtsi community, the village of Khreschatyk with its green ravines and the Dniester River

The community administrative center is the village of Kadubivtsi. The first written information about Kadubivtsi dates back to the 16th century. One of the Moldavian charters from 1589 defines the boundaries of the village as a feudal domain.

However, Vasyliv is the oldest community village and one of the oldest villages in Ukraine. It was first mentioned in the Galician-Volyn chronicle in 1230.

The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin (1835) is the main architectural landmark of Vasyliv
The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin (1835) is the main architectural landmark of Vasyliv Source

Another interesting highlight of the Kadubivtsi territorial community is the village of Khreshchatyk. Here, on the high and steep bank of the Dniester River, there is a natural observation deck from which you can see a unique natural phenomenon called the Dniester Meander. This is a huge horseshoe bend of the river. The bend of the channel in one place is almost 360 degrees. The town of Zalishchyky lies in the middle of this three-kilometer meander. Visually it seems that it is located on an island. The picturesque panorama of the Dniester, the slopes of this majestic river, the ancient monastery, and the road bridge are also worthy of attention.

John the Revelator Bell Tower Church with a Chapel in Khreshchatyk (1765)
John the Revelator Bell Tower Church with a Chapel in Khreshchatyk (1765)
Holy Trinity Church in Chunkiv
Holy Trinity Church in Chunkiv Source

Economy and Welfare

The basis of the local economy is agriculture.

There are more than 7.7 thousand hectares of agricultural land on the territory of the Kadubivtsi community, on which 12 enterprises and farms operate. They mainly grow grain and technical crops.

Poultry farming is also well-developed in the community. Two enterprises work in this field: Iza (the village of Repuzhyntsi) growing and selling young poultry and selling chicken eggs, and Indykat (the village of Kadubivtsi) growing turkeys.

At the Iza poultry factory, laying hens are raised for the production and sale of the main product - eggs. Products are delivered to many cities of Ukraine
At the Iza poultry factory, laying hens are raised for the production and sale of the main product - eggs. Products are delivered to many cities of Ukraine Source

The community has companies producing flour, fruit and mineral waters, as well as manufacturers of metal tiles and professional flooring.

The Kadubivtsi community is open and favorable for potential investors. There are a number of attractive land plots, vacant premises, natural resources and raw materials on its territory.

This is a land of great opportunities – its beautiful nature, no significant sources of pollution, a favorable climate, spring streams that have healing properties, picturesque landscapes of the Dniester hills and the existing historical and cultural potential form unique recreational resources.

The Dniester River
The Dniester River

There is an available territory for the development of an industrial park in the community. Since the important international highway M19 passes through the territory, the construction of road service facilities (gas stations, motels, parking lots for trucks, etc.) is of immediate interest.

The field of education works effectively in the Kadubivtsi community. There are 6 institutions of general secondary education operating here which seat 1,030 pupils. The educational process is provided by 160 teaching staff. Also, there is one preschool education institution in the community – the Kadubivtsi Kindergarten, and five preschool units as part of general secondary education institutions, in which 149 children aged 3 to 6 receive education.

Christian day camp
Christian day camp "Brave heart" for children aged 6-14 years old
Winter mini-tournament in football in the village of Kadubivtsi
Winter mini-tournament in football in the village of Kadubivtsi

The Vikno Center of Primary Health Care takes care of the health of the community residents. It provides services in six health care facilities, including four dispensaries of general family medicine practice in the villages.

The cultural and artistic sphere is at a high level in the community. The communal institution “Centre of Culture and Arts” of the Kadubivtsi Village Council has a folk amateur brass band, a preparatory studio of NADO – a children’s brass band, an orchestra of folk instruments, an exemplary dance group “Strumochok” (senior and junior groups), an artistic reading group, a pop singing group, and a concert and theatrical group.

upils of the communal institution “Centre of Culture and Arts” of the Kadubivtsi Village Council constantly participate in the festive events of the community and regional and all-Ukrainian competitions
upils of the communal institution “Centre of Culture and Arts” of the Kadubivtsi Village Council constantly participate in the festive events of the community and regional and all-Ukrainian competitions

In December 2023, the Administrative Services Center of the Kadubivtsi Village Council” was opened. The premises of the ASC meet modern requirements and European standards. As of today, community residents can receive more than 200 administrative services here, the list of which is posted on the community’s official website.

Administrative Services Center of the Kadubivtsi Village Council.
Administrative Services Center of the Kadubivtsi Village Council.

In July 2023, a fixed-site department of the Social Services Center of the Kadubivtsi Village Council was officially opened in the village of Chunkiv. As of today, 10 people from among forcibly displaced persons and 13 elderly people, people with disabilities and people who found themselves in difficult life circumstances and need outside help have found their shelter in the institution.

Social Services Center of the Kadubivtsi Village Council, the village of Chunkiv
Social Services Center of the Kadubivtsi Village Council, the village of Chunkiv

Community and War

Since the beginning of the full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine, about 150 residents of the community were mobilized and went to defend their homeland. Unfortunately, 12 of them did not return.

Alley of Heroes
Alley of Heroes

People self-organize to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine, can meat and vegetables, bake sweets, make trench candles, buy cars and necessary equipment, volunteer, donate and help the families of the dead.

Volunteers are constantly in touch with the military
Volunteers are constantly in touch with the military

People are raising money to buy military vehicles, drones and other ammunition. Charity auctions and other events are constantly held in the community in order to collect funds for the needs of the military.

The community pays a lot of attention to helping internally displaced persons. Since the beginning of the war, more than 700 internally displaced persons have found shelter in the Nizhniy Verbizh community.

People of the Community

Mykola Katerynchuk, Kadubivtsi Village Head
Mykola Katerynchuk, Kadubivtsi Village Head

Mykola Katerynchuk, Kadubivtsi Village Head, was first elected to the post in 2020.

During his tenure as head of the Kadubivtsi community, much has been done to improve the community. Therefore, now family recreation in the village has become more convenient – a park has been arranged, a children’s playground and a sidewalk have been installed, and an artificial turf pitch for schoolchildren has been constructed on the premises of the Kadubivtsi school.

Thanks to the efforts of the village head Mykola Katerynchuk, many new institutions have been created in the community, which improve the quality of life of the community’s residents.

We are talking about the opening of the fixed-site department of the Social Services Center and the Administrative Services Center, the expansion of kindergartens, the improvement and beautification of the territory, the planting of new parks, etc.

The Kadubivtsi community and the Head personally will do their best to attract investors to the community and would like to establish partnership relations with European municipalities.

Mykola Katerynchuk, Kadubivtsi Village Head
Mykola Katerynchuk, Kadubivtsi Village Head

Development Strategy.

The basis of the effective activity of the Kadubivtsi community is strategic planning of activities – the Strategy for the development of Kadubivtsi Rural Territorial Community until 2027.

The community has defined the following strategic goals:

  1. Development of economic potential;
  2. Development and modernization of infrastructure;
  3. Development of the tourist and recreational sphere.
Kadubivtsi community
Kadubivtsi community

List of Sources

  • Official website of the community kadubovecka-gromada.gov.ua ;
  • Facebook page of the Kadubivtsi Territorial Community: facebook.com/kaduboveckagromada
  • Culture of the Kadubivtsi community: facebook.com
  • Public school library of the Kadubivtsi community: facebook.com
  • Kadubivtsi secondary education institution: facebook.com
  • Khreshchatyk-based junior and primary education branch of the Kadubivtsi junior, primary and secondary education institution: facebook.com
  • Kulivtsi-based junior and primary education branch of the Repuzhyntsi junior, primary and secondary education institution: facebook.com
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